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VA SB375

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scott Surovell

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Virginia College Opportunity Fund within the Commonwealth Savers Plan to provide financial assistance for higher education to Virginia residents who meet eligibility criteria.

  • Creates a framework for the Board of the Commonwealth Savers Plan to manage and invest the Fund, with authority to hold closed meetings to discuss confidential investment analyses and personal information of applicants.

  • Requires the Commonwealth Savers Plan Board to submit reports on the Fund's activities and performance to the General Assembly.

  • Amends existing Virginia Freedom of Information Act provisions to allow closed meetings for discussions involving proprietary investment information and personal data related to the Fund.

  • Expands the Commonwealth Savers Plan's investment advisory authority to cover the new Virginia College Opportunity Fund alongside existing prepaid tuition and savings trust programs.

Legislative Description

Virginia College Opportunity Fund; established, reports.

Last Action

Tabled in Appropriations (21-Y 1-N)

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/24/2026
Finance and Appropriations2/5/2026
Education: Higher Education2/2/2026
Education and Health1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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